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SanctSound Raw Passive Acoustic Data

browse graphicMonitoring locations for the SanctSound project. Credit: NOAA
This record represents the raw passive acoustic data collected from the NOAA-Navy Sanctuary Soundscapes Monitoring Project (SanctSound). NOAA and the U.S. Navy are working to better understand underwater sound within the U.S. National Marine Sanctuary System. From 2018 to 2021, these agencies collected passive acoustic data to study sound at 30 recording sites within seven national marine sanctuaries and one marine national monument, which includes waters off Hawai'i and the east and west coasts.
  • Cite as: NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and U.S Navy. 2020. SanctSound Raw Passive Acoustic Data. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/saca-sp25 [access date].
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Distribution Formats
  • raw audio files (.wav,.flac)(Version:1)
    • File Specification: Raw audio files produced from data collected by a passive acoustic recording system. File format is one of the standard audio file formats (.wav, .aif, .flac, etc.)
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Distributor NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
ncei.info@noaa.gov
Dataset Point of Contact Carrie Wall
NCEI Passive Acoustic Archive Lead
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
pad.info@noaa.gov
Time Period 2018-10-01T01:00:00 to Present
Spatial Bounding Box Coordinates
West:-159.58653
East:-70.178607
South:20.807567
North:48.4905
Spatial Coverage Map
General Documentation
Associated Resources
  • NOAA-Navy Sanctuary Soundscapes Monitoring Project (SanctSound)
    • Sound Monitoring
      NOAA and the U.S. Navy are working to better understand underwater sound within the National Marine Sanctuary System. For the next few years, these agencies will work with numerous scientific partners to study sound within seven national marine sanctuaries and one marine national monument, which includes waters off Hawai'i and the east and west coasts. Standardized acoustic measurements are used to assess sounds produced by marine animals, physical processes (e.g., wind and waves), and human activities. Collectively, this information will help NOAA and the Navy measure sound levels and baseline acoustic conditions in sanctuaries. This work is a continuation of ongoing Navy and NOAA monitoring and research, including efforts by the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries.
Publication Dates
  • publication: 2020-07-20
Dataset Progress Status Ongoing - data is continually being updated
Data Update Frequency As needed
Purpose These data are available to the public for a wide variety of uses including scientific research and analysis.
Dataset Citation
  • Cite as: NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and U.S Navy. 2020. SanctSound Raw Passive Acoustic Data. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/saca-sp25 [access date].
Cited Authors
  • NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries
  • U.S. Navy
Principal Investigators
  • Simone Baumann-Pickering
    Scripps Institution of Oceanography
  • Leila Hatch
    NOAA Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
  • John Joseph
    U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
  • Anke Kuegler
    Hawai'i Institute of Marine Biology, University of Hawai'i at Manoa
  • Marc Lammers
    NOAA Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
  • Tetyana Margolina
    U.S. Naval Postgraduate School
  • Karlina Merkens
    NOAA Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center
  • Lindsey Peavey Reeves
    NOAA Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary
  • Timothy Rowell
    NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center
  • Jenni Stanley
    Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
  • Alison Stimpert
    Moss Landing Marine Laboratories
  • Sofie Van Parijs
    NOAA Northeast Fisheries Science Center
  • Eden Zang
    NOAA Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Publishers
  • NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Acknowledgments
  • This project received funding from the U.S. Navy.
Theme keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Science Keywords
  • Earth Science > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Fish
  • Earth Science > Biological Classification > Animals/Vertebrates > Mammals > Cetaceans
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Acoustics
  • Earth Science Oceans > Aquatic Sciences > Fisheries
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Marine Environment Monitoring
  • Earth Science > Oceans > Ocean Acoustics > Ambient Noise
  • Earth Science > Biosphere > Aquatic Ecosystems
  • Earth Science > Biosphere > Aquatic Ecosystems > Marine Habitat
Data Center keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Data Center Keywords
  • DOC/NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI > National Centers for Environmental Information, NESDIS, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • DOC/NOAA/NMFS > National Marine Fisheries Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
  • DOD/USNAVY > U.S. Navy, U.S. Department of Defense
  • DOC/NOAA/NOS/NMS > National Marine Sanctuaries, National Ocean Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce
Platform keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Platform Keywords
  • Fixed Observation Stations
Instrument keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Instrument Keywords
  • Recorders/Loggers > Passive Acoustic Recorder
  • Acoustic Sounders > Hydrophones
Place keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Location Keywords
  • Ocean > Pacific Ocean > Eastern Pacific Ocean
  • Ocean > Atlantic Ocean > North Atlantic Ocean
  • Ocean > Pacific Ocean > Central Pacific Ocean > Hawaiian Islands
  • Vertical Location > Water Column
Project keywords Global Change Master Directory (GCMD) Project Keywords
  • SanctSound > NOAA-Navy Sanctuary Soundscapes Monitoring Project
Use Constraints
  • Use liability: NOAA and NCEI cannot provide any warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of furnished data. Users assume responsibility to determine the usability of these data. The user is responsible for the results of any application of this data for other than its intended purpose.
Access Constraints
  • Distribution liability: NOAA and NCEI make no warranty, expressed or implied, regarding these data, nor does the fact of distribution constitute such a warranty. NOAA and NCEI cannot assume liability for any damages caused by any errors or omissions in these data. If appropriate, NCEI can only certify that the data it distributes are an authentic copy of the records that were accepted for inclusion in the NCEI archives.
Other Constraints Cite as: NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and U.S Navy. 2020. SanctSound Raw Passive Acoustic Data. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. https://doi.org/10.25921/saca-sp25 [access date].
Fees
  • In most cases, electronic downloads of the data are free. However, fees may apply for custom orders, data certifications, copies of analog materials, and data distribution on physical media.
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Processing Steps
  • Raw unprocessed passive acoustic data files.
Acquisition Information (collection)
Instrument
  • SoundTrap ST500
Platform
  • Fixed Observation Stations
Last Modified: 2021-09-24
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